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My Philosophy

It is my role as your child's teacher to provide them with an excellent education. I work to do this by creating a learning environment that is challenging, stimulating and rigorous. I provide your child with a rich curriculum that supports best practices in elementary education.

I believe that all children have amazing capacities for learning and when given the right environment coupled with learning activities that are appropriate for their level and developmental needs, great learning happens.

Parents and teachers are a child's best advocates for success. Therefore I will ensure that I communicate openly to you regarding your child's learning.

Your child is a unique and special human being and I will do all that I can to ensure that they grow, succeed and have a fantastic learning year in Room 13.

About Me

I was born and raised in Portland and attended Portland Public Schools from kindergarten through high school. I studied music education to become an elementary music teacher before travelling to Australia where I stayed for twenty years. I graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in elementary education and a minor in dramatic arts. In 1998 I returned to Portland, got my license to teach in Oregon and started my first year with PPS in 1999. I have been at James John Elementary ever since. I have taught kindergarten, third, fourth and fifth grades. I have always loved teaching and working with children. I love the opportunities it brings to explore how we all learn, think, grow and change!